CraftBeerWorks KAMIKAZE in Osaka's Kitahorie lines up 14 taps on May 8
The beer pub CraftBeerWorks KAMIKAZE in Osaka's Kitahorie released its tap list as of May 8. In addition to Pilsner Urquell and Asahi lagers, 14 beers were on offer, including Minoh Beer, Shiga Kogen Beer, Ushitora Brewery, and LA Ale Works.
Hop BroAt CraftBeerWorks KAMIKAZE in Osaka's Kitahorie, there were as many as 14 taps on May 8. From lager to IPA, it's a pretty bold lineup.
MugiWait, there were 14 different beers? With that many, I'd get lost just trying to decide what to drink first!
Hop BroWhat stands out first is the three staple lagers: Pilsner Urquell, Asahi Super Dry, and Asahi Maruef Black Lager. Then you also get KERIKERI, Spring Lager, and HOUSE LAGER 2.02, which is pretty classy.
MugiWhoa, even the lagers are all totally different! But I only have a vague idea of what actually makes lagers different...
Hop BroPut simply, the appeal of lager is its crisp, easy-drinking backbone. It goes down cleanly, so it's perfect as a first beer or as a baseline for comparison.
MugiGot it, so it's the kind of gateway beer that fits the moment! So if I move on next, it's the ale side like from scratch?
Hop BroExactly. The ale side really shows off Shiga Kogen's distinctive character. You even get from scratch and NAMACHA Brewing's Yamitsuki Ale Mabo, so the names alone are already fun.
MugiYamitsuki Ale Mabo sounds like a beer with a Chinese-food vibe just from the name! And if there's a fruit section too, the range of flavors is huge.
Hop BroThe fruit section is like a theme park of sweet-tart flavors, with Ume-chu, FRUITS SOUR -strawberry-, and Lycheingale all lined up. They even have the Mikkeller Tokyo x Minoh Beer collaboration, so they're smart about how they push the lineup.
MugiIf there's IPA too, it sounds like you can finish strong at the end! SNOW MONKEY IPA already sounds powerful just from the name.
Hop BroExactly. The IPA section includes two Shiga Kogen beers plus Blue Vibes 2 from LA Ale Works, so the lineup stays interesting right to the end. And with OPEN 16:00-25:00, Full Menu from 18:00-23:00, and Bar Only at other times, it's really convenient too.
MugiIf everything like this is available in Kitahorie, I'd want to come back just to chase the rotating taps. Today I'd start with a lager and finish with an IPA for a proper toast~
Hop BroNice. Start with something light, and before you know it, you're stuck in a tasting comparison rabbit hole. This makes me want to head to KAMIKAZE and have a drink right now.
MugiYeah, totally. Tonight's beer pick might just be KAMIKAZE!
The May 8 tap list at CraftBeerWorks KAMIKAZE, a beer pub in Osaka's Kitahorie. This time, the lineup spans four categories - "Lager," "Ale," "Fruit," and "I.P.A." - for a total of 14 beers.
The lager section includes the staples Pilsner Urquell, Asahi Super Dry, and Asahi Maruef Black Lager, along with kegs such as KERIKERI (Atsumi Peninsula Brewery), Spring Lager (Minoh Beer), and HOUSE LAGER 2.02 (Shiga Kogen Beer). It is a lineup that works well for an easy first drink or as a starting point for comparing styles.
In the ale category, from scratch (Shiga Kogen Beer) and Yamitsuki Ale Mabo / Yamitsuki Ale (NAMACHA Brewing) are on tap. The fruit section features Ume-chu (Mikkeller Tokyo x Minoh Beer), FRUITS SOUR -strawberry- (CHORYO Craft Beer), and Lycheingale (Ushitora Brewery). IPA is represented by two Shiga Kogen Beer offerings, SNOW MONKEY IPA Silver Label ver. and Kind of Gold, plus Blue Vibes 2 (LA Ale Works), making for a lineup with plenty of range all the way to the end.
Inside, as you would expect from a Kitahorie beer pub, the appeal is being able to drink at a relaxed pace while following the day-to-day rotation of kegs. The image also notes "OPEN 16:00-25:00," "18:00-23:00 Full Menu," and "Bar Only" at other times, making it a good place for a slow session paired with food.
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Hop BroAt CraftBeerWorks KAMIKAZE in Osaka's Kitahorie, there were as many as 14 taps on May 8. From lager to IPA, it's a pretty bold lineup.
MugiWait, there were 14 different beers? With that many, I'd get lost just trying to decide what to drink first!
Hop BroWhat stands out first is the three staple lagers: Pilsner Urquell, Asahi Super Dry, and Asahi Maruef Black Lager. Then you also get KERIKERI, Spring Lager, and HOUSE LAGER 2.02, which is pretty classy.
MugiWhoa, even the lagers are all totally different! But I only have a vague idea of what actually makes lagers different...
Hop BroPut simply, the appeal of lager is its crisp, easy-drinking backbone. It goes down cleanly, so it's perfect as a first beer or as a baseline for comparison.
MugiGot it, so it's the kind of gateway beer that fits the moment! So if I move on next, it's the ale side like from scratch?
Hop BroExactly. The ale side really shows off Shiga Kogen's distinctive character. You even get from scratch and NAMACHA Brewing's Yamitsuki Ale Mabo, so the names alone are already fun.
MugiYamitsuki Ale Mabo sounds like a beer with a Chinese-food vibe just from the name! And if there's a fruit section too, the range of flavors is huge.
Hop BroThe fruit section is like a theme park of sweet-tart flavors, with Ume-chu, FRUITS SOUR -strawberry-, and Lycheingale all lined up. They even have the Mikkeller Tokyo x Minoh Beer collaboration, so they're smart about how they push the lineup.
MugiIf there's IPA too, it sounds like you can finish strong at the end! SNOW MONKEY IPA already sounds powerful just from the name.
Hop BroExactly. The IPA section includes two Shiga Kogen beers plus Blue Vibes 2 from LA Ale Works, so the lineup stays interesting right to the end. And with OPEN 16:00-25:00, Full Menu from 18:00-23:00, and Bar Only at other times, it's really convenient too.
MugiIf everything like this is available in Kitahorie, I'd want to come back just to chase the rotating taps. Today I'd start with a lager and finish with an IPA for a proper toast~
Hop BroNice. Start with something light, and before you know it, you're stuck in a tasting comparison rabbit hole. This makes me want to head to KAMIKAZE and have a drink right now.
MugiYeah, totally. Tonight's beer pick might just be KAMIKAZE!
